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Kallmann Syndrome MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Kallmann Syndrome
Tree Number(s)
C12.050.351.875.253.096.750
C12.200.706.316.096.750
C12.800.316.096.750
C16.131.939.316.096.750
C16.320.467
C19.391.119.096.750
C19.391.482.600
Unique ID
D017436
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017436
Scope Note
A genetically heterogeneous disorder caused by hypothalamic GNRH deficiency and OLFACTORY NERVE defects. It is characterized by congenital HYPOGONADOTROPIC HYPOGONADISM and ANOSMIA, possibly with additional midline defects. It can be transmitted as an X-linked (GENETIC DISEASES, X-LINKED), an autosomal dominant, or an autosomal recessive trait.
Entry Term(s)
Anosmic Hypogonadism
Anosmic Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
Autosomal Dominant Form of Kallmann Syndrome
Autosomal Recessive Form of Kallmann Syndrome
Dysplasia Olfactogenitalis of De Morsier
Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism and Anosmia
Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Anosmia, and Midline Cranial Anomalies (Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate and Imperfect Fusion)
Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism-Anosmia Syndrome
Kallmann Syndrome 1
Kallmann Syndrome 2
Kallmann Syndrome 3
Kallmann Syndrome, Type 1, X-linked
Kallmann Syndrome, Type 3, Recessive
Kallmann's Syndrome
Previous Indexing
Hypogonadism (1966-1992)
See Also
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 1
Public MeSH Note
93
History Note
93
Date Established
1993/01/01
Date of Entry
1992/05/20
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Kallmann Syndrome Preferred
Kallmann Syndrome 1 Narrower
Kallmann Syndrome 2 Narrower
Kallmann Syndrome 3 Narrower
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